Kansas State University

News and research

• New Beach Museum director selected following national search

Updates from leadership

• Search for new associate provost for international programs to begin soon
• Monthly letter to campus from President Schulz

News and research

• Advocate for change: Maria Beebe takes part in new program promoting global learning and engagement

Personnel changes

• Associate director and assistant director of Greek Affairs named

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Design excellence: K-State Olathe, design-build partners earn civic recognition for accessible design of new campus building

Publications and presentations

• Philip Nel publishes 'Keywords for Children's Literature'
• Psychology faculty, students present at national conference

Research

• Kinesiology professor, students survey lawmakers on obesity concerns

News and research

• Corrections connections: criminology class corresponds, visits with inmates

Events

• Friends of Konza Prairie Wildflower Walk to be June 5

Campus construction and maintenance

• FORESTRY DOMESTIC/HOT WATER 5/26/11

Human resources and benefits

• Presentation to discuss Family Medical Leave Act

Personnel changes

• Small start, big results: Physicist's atomic pursuit credited to program's progression, international acclaim

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Big 12 Engineering Consortium wins award

Publications and presentations

• Professor published in Australian evangelical history journal

Gifts

• A positive reaction: English and chemistry alumni show support for K-State with $250,000 bequest

Technology

• New oversize scanner in Media Development Center handles large items
• SoftChalk LessonBuilder: Adding metadata to a digital learning object
• More than a search engine: Quora
• Online file storage: Dropbox and K-State's Zimbra Briefcase

Research

• From all angles: Special camera, aviation collaboration allow for unprecedented mapping of Kansas River
• The ties that bind: making high-speed rail tracks safer focus of research

News and research

• Like father, like daughter: K-State alumna and her dad share research interests between K-State and Plum Island

Events

• High Ropes Challenge at K-State Challenge Course

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Kearns awarded Hobrock Distinguished Faculty Award
• Jeffrey Hornsby awarded prestigious fellowship in United Kingdom

Publications and presentations

• K-State researcher published in prominent biotechnology journal
• Architecture professor delivers workshop on using Facebook in the classroom

Campus construction and maintenance

• KEDZIE HALL ELECTRICITY 5/27/11

Research

• K-State. Our state: Research tackles effects of dredging on Kansas fish and river habitats

News and research

• Facilities/custodial department offers variety of recycling options

Events

• Time to grow: K-State gardens offers lunch, seminar on formal Colonial gardening

Publications and presentations

• Management professor to teach in business executive education program

Updates from leadership

• Letter from the Provost: Unveiling the new electronic conflict of interest reporting process

Events

• K-State bands announce golf tournament fundraiser

Publications and presentations

• K-State research team and colleagues published in high-impact online science journal
• Economics and agricultural economics faculty published in transportation research journal

Updates from leadership

• K-State Athletics to Phase-Out University Funding

Events

• NACADA to present webcast on effective advising and student engagement
• Reflecting on service, new World War II memorial has visitors facing soldiers' sacrifices

Personnel changes

• Jason Brungardt named assistant director of facilities for Recreational Services

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Frank Tracz wins national award
• Grain science professor emeritus honored in series of top Kansas scientists
• Career excellence: Consumer Affairs group recognizes John Grable for contributions to the field

Publications and presentations

• Psychology faculty member published in human memory journal

Campus construction and maintenance

• Call Hall electricity to be interrupted on May 19

Updates from leadership

• Letter from A.D. John Currie talks about ending direct university financial support of intercollegiate athletics
• President Schulz comments on local issues

News and research

• New software installation to cause service interruption at Parking Services
• Kansas Educational Leadership Institute established at K-State

Events

• Retirement reception to honor Clyde Howard on May 19

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Angela Powers appointed a research fellow
• K-State football video department wins award
• Sauer heading national registered dietitians exam panel

Technology

• Umberger tech classroom upgrade this summer
• Oracle Calendar to be decommissioned on July 1
• Dropbox: A free online storage tool

Campus construction and maintenance

• Call Hall electricity to be interrupted on May 18

News and research

• Valve-uable addition: Ellsworth company adds to product line with help of Advanced Manufacturing Institute
• Green success: Event collects tons of e-waste for recycling

Human resources and benefits

• May HealthQuest Healthy Newsletter

Personnel changes

• Eric Neilson appointed as assistant director for apartment living

Health and safety

• Workers Memorial Day

Campus construction and maintenance

• Call Hall Electricity

Research

• Biting back: Research could lead to mosquitoes being susceptible to diseases they transmit

Legislative update

• Legislative update, May 16

Shared governance

• Highlights from the May 10, 2011 Faculty Senate meeting
• Summary of Unclassified Professionals Task Force Report

Events

• Artful journey: Summer Beach exhibition takes visitors 'Around the World in 88 Days'
• Date change: McCain Holiday Home Tour moves to Dec. 4 to accommodate K-State football game

Human resources and benefits

• Web-based on-demand training

Health and safety

• Click It or Ticket is just ahead

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Terrie McCants receives the Excellence in Teaching Award
• President's Award of Excellence for Unclassified Professionals Recipients Named

Gifts

• Avionics program lands key equipment donation by Mid-Continent Instruments

Campus construction and maintenance

• KING HALL COOLING MUA 5/16/11

Events

• Spring Commencement Buffet
• A stitch in time: Bring vintage clothing, textiles to art museum for evaluation

Personnel changes

• Biofeedback coordinator hired at counseling services

Publications and presentations

• Psychology faculty presentations
• Recent publications and presentations by English faculty, grad students

Campus construction and maintenance

• Reminder: steam shut down
• Claflin Road blocked

Updates from leadership

• Applications being accepted for Tilford Faculty Incentive Grants

News and research

• Research on textiles, wind and solar power lands two faculty members among state's top scientists

Events

• Free Noontime Yoga offered in Ahearn Gym

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Royce Ann Collins receives Research and Scholarship Award

Gifts

• Engineering alum establishes new faculty award with a $465,000 gift

Publications and presentations

• Head of the class: Construction science faculty member presents at boot camp

Technology

• IT News weekly update, May 9-13

News and research

• Grade submission deadlines
• Rec Complex closed May 11-13
• More than words: Colleges offer pledges, oaths to remind graduates of ethical, professional responsibilities

Personnel changes

• Chemist, research leader Peter Dorhout named dean of College of Arts and Sciences

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Big 12 Engineering Consortium receives Distance Learning Community of Practice's Exemplary Program Award
• Going the extra mile: Faculty, staff recognized for service and commitment to students
• As 2011-2012 Coffman Chair, Wesch plans to help faculty understand and incorporate new media in teaching

Events

• Faculty, staff can give it up for good

Health and safety

• Ladder safety tips

Publications and presentations

• Thurston speaks at U.N. session on status of women

Research

• A powerful connection: Mother-child bond plays role in child's growth, development

News and research

• Fitting tribute: College of Business Administration scholarship named for longtime dean Yar Ebadi
• Tee time: K-State Faculty/Staff Golf Club at Colbert Hills

Personnel changes

• College of Architecture, Planning and Design welcomes new department head of interior architecture and product design
• Ali Malekzadeh named Edgerley Family Dean of College of Business Administration

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Rewarding excellence: colleges recognize faculty for outstanding teaching, research and more

Events

• Alan Dunlop to lecture, serve on Heintzelman Jury

Updates from leadership

• Memo from President Kirk Schulz

News and research

• STEM Summer Institute for middle school students
• Zoonotic disease expert advises Homeland Security of threats to agricultural supply chain
• Faculty earn sabbaticals to pursue research, teaching and more
• University submits self-study report to NCAA; report available online

Shared governance

• Volunteer request for Faculty Senate and other university committees

Events

• K-State Center for Child Development celebrates 25th anniversary, new building

Health and safety

• Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls

Publications and presentations

• Gibson publishes in Journal of Housing Research

Technology

• IT News weekly update, May 2-6

Updates from leadership

• K-State 2025 comment period closing

Research

• Stress relief: Civil engineering professor recognized for research on making bridges stronger

News and research

• 2011 Royal Purple yearbook arrives on campus

Events

• Reminder: Reception for Dean Yar Ebadi
• 2011 Wheat Field Day
• Internationally recognized physics scholar Kameshwar Wali to present 2011 Peterson public lecture in physics
• Michael Tilford Conference on Diversity and Multiculturalism Oct. 24-25

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Career excellence: five faculty members named university distinguished professors

Publications and presentations

• Daryl Youngman and colleague publish article about Afghanistan and Jihad

Events

• Classified Employee Appreciation Night at Tointon Family Stadium
• Degrees of success: Commencement ceremonies May 7, 13 and 14
• Web Editor Meeting

Human resources and benefits

• Secure IT training required by June 30

Kudos, publications and presentations

• President Kirk Schulz receiving Graduate Alumni Achievement Award from Virginia Tech

Campus construction and maintenance

• Service interruption notification: Weber Hall, hot water, May 4
• Service interruption notification: Burt Hall, domestic water, May 3